Paul Resnikoff

Startup Spins Ubiquitous, Time-Strapped Music Concept

March 13, 2007

The music industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, and the way we consume music has changed drastically. Gone are the days when people would buy CDs or download music from the inte... Read More...

Warner Music Group Ponders Refreshed Bid on EMI

Paul Resnikoff

March 12, 2007

After a high-profile rejection at the hands of EMI, Warner Music Group is now reportedly readying a renewed takeover bid. According to a recently published report in the London Observer, WMG chairman Edgar B... Read More...

EU Consumer Commissioner Berates iTunes Incompatibility

Paul Resnikoff

March 11, 2007

The issue of iTunes incompatibility has been a subject of concern for European consumer protection authorities for quite some time now. Apple has been under increasing pressure to address the issue, and the p... Read More...

More Research Analyzes Zero-Sum Digital Music Game

Paul Resnikoff

March 11, 2007

As technology continues to advance, the music industry is experiencing a shift that is causing the value of pre-recorded music to slide towards zero. This shift can be attributed to the availability of free M... Read More...

Limewire Remains Dominant, Installation Levels Grow

Paul Resnikoff

March 8, 2007

Limewire has been a popular file-sharing application for years, allowing users to download music, videos, and other files for free. However, the application has been embroiled in a legal battle with the Recor... Read More...

Internet Radio Broadcasters Battle Back Against Rate Hike

Paul Resnikoff

March 7, 2007

The recent decision by the Copyright Royalty Board to increase royalties for internet radio broadcasters has sent shockwaves through the industry. The ruling replaces the previous revenue percentage calculation... Read More...

Majors Sue Yahoo China Over Online Music Infringement

Paul Resnikoff

March 6, 2007

Yahoo China operator Alibaba is now on the receiving end of a major lawsuit, one that includes plaintiffs Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group. In total, a group of eleven music companies have target... Read More...

ASCAP Reports Record 2006 Revenues, Royalties

Paul Resnikoff

March 6, 2007

The music industry has been facing a lot of challenges in recent years, with declining record sales and the rise of digital piracy. However, there are some areas of the industry that are still thriving, inclu... Read More...

Barenaked Ladies, Amie Street Offer Pricing Experiment

Paul Resnikoff

March 6, 2007

The Barenaked Ladies furthered their digital experimentations this week by brokering a distribution deal with AmieStreet.com, a destination that offers demand-based, variably-priced downloads. The pricing mo... Read More...

EA Puts Karaoke Acquisition Into Motion, Spins Lily Allen Promotion

Paul Resnikoff

March 6, 2007

Gaming giant Electronic Arts has always been known for its innovative approach towards integrating music into its games. This week, the company took its music ambitions further by spinning a Lily Allen karaok... Read More...

RIAA Pushes Pre-Lawsuit Settlement Plan Further

Paul Resnikoff

March 1, 2007

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) continues to offer pre-lawsuit settlement options for accused file-swappers this week. The RIAA has come up with an easy online resource for pre-lawsuit se... Read More...

Michael Jackson receives the MTV Video Vanguard award in 1989.

Interscope, James Cameron Develop 3D Music Experiences

Paul Resnikoff

March 1, 2007

The industry changed forever in the 80s, thanks to the advent of MTV and its then stock-and-trade music video. Suddenly, imaging and artist mystique attained new levels, and artists with a command of the cam... Read More...

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